Stage Details

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(41-17) -
March 5, 2014(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits certain individuals from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle, effective June 30, 2015.

Highlights:

Prohibits the following individuals from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device, except in the case of an emergency when stopping the motor vehicle is impossible or will create an additional emergency or safety hazard (Sec. 1):

An individual with a Class D license; and

An individual who has held a Class G license less than 6 months.

Prohibits a peace officer from stopping or issuing a citation to an individual for a violation of this bill unless the peace officer has reasonable cause to believe that there is another alleged violation of a motor vehicle law (Sec. 1).